The St. Bonaventure Bonnies (15-15, 11-6 A10) welcome the Saint Louis Billikens (19-11, 10-7 A10) to Reilly Center as the regular season finishes up. Action gets underway at 1 p.m. ET on Saturday, March 9, 2019.
Saint Louis Billikens at St. Bonaventure Bonnies Betting Odds
In their last game, the Bonnies were blown out by the Davidson Wildcats, 64-46, while the Billikens beat the Duquesne Dukes, 85-75.
Saint Louis dominated nearly every facet of the game. They had a phenomenal free throw rate of 0.324 (above their season average of 0.248) and an offensive rebounding percentage of 47.1 (above their season average of 35.3). For those same stats, Duquesne put up marks of 0.145 and 29.7, respectively. St. Bonaventure, meanwhile, forced Davidson into a turnover percentage of 19.4 (above their season average of 15.0). Osun Osunniyi played a key role for St. Bonaventure with six points and 11 rebounds. Saint Louis was lifted by Tramaine Isabell, who recorded 39 points and eight rebounds.
The Bonnies dominated this series last year, taking both games. In the last contest, St. Bonaventure won 64-56. St. Bonaventure’s free throw rate was their largest advantage over Saint Louis. The Bonnies had a rate of 0.400, while the Billikens posted a mark of 0.224. This will be the first matchup of the year between these two teams.
The Billikens’ Isabell has been playing at a high level over his last five games, averaging 18 points,3.4 assists per game. Meanwhile, Osunniyi has averaged 12 rebounds,10.2 points,3.6 blocks during that same time frame for the Bonnies.
St. Bonaventure might struggle to score as they clash against one of the nation’s best defenses. Saint Louis ranks 39th in defensive efficiency while the Bonnies rank 292nd in offensive efficiency.
Saint Louis Billikens vs. St. Bonaventure Bonnies Betting Pick
Basketball Prediction: SU Winner – Saint Louis, ATS Winner – Saint Louis, O/U – Under
Betting Notes:
- Saint Louis ranks 17th in rebounds per game (39.7) while St. Bonaventure ranks 186th (34.6).
- The Bonnies rank 49th in assists allowed per game (11.5) while the Billikens rank 80th (12.1).
- St. Bonaventure ranks 265th in three pointers attempted per game (18.7) while Saint Louis ranks 266th (18.7).
- The Bonnies rank 30th in blocks per game (4.4) while the Billikens rank 128th in blocks allowed per game (3.6).
- Saint Louis ranks 42nd in steals per game (7.6) while St. Bonaventure ranks 131st (6.2).
Bettings Trends:
- During their last five games, the Bonnies have scored an average of 62.8 points per game (3.7 below their season average) and allowed an average of 56.4 points per game (7.8 below their season average).
- The Billikens’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 3.8, up from 2.9 for the season.
